Most Popular Books by Dannah Gresh

Make Time for Fun, Teaching, and Connection With all the pressures and influences of today’s world, Christian moms worry about their little girls and how they will grow up. Quality time between a mom and a daughter can be the greatest protection against the world’s pressures to make a girl mature too quickly. Knowing this, Dannah Gresh, popular speaker and founder of the Secret Keeper Girl conferences, has developed a host of dating ideas to help moms invest the time needed to deeply connect with their daughters. 8 Great Dates includes fun mother-daughter get-togethers, perfect one-on-one or for a small group of moms and their energetic 8-12 year-old daughters. Each date focuses on one topic surrounding beauty and modesty and is full of fun while at the same time imparting a life and faith-enhancing message. The book provides a mom with everything she needs to plan and carry out the activities and includes topics such as: The power of true beauty—what makes a girl beautiful?Truth or bare fashions—how to balance fashion and godly modestyHair, makeup and clothes—who should be your model? Here’s the secret to bringing up healthy, grounded, and spiritually rich girls!

This helpful resource equips you to have important conversations with your daughter about her identity in Christ, her self-image, and how to appreciate and care for her body according to God’s design. Popular culture bombards girls with messages that they are not pretty enough, not skinny enough, or just not good enough. How can you counter these lies and help your daughter see the truth—that she is a beautiful child of God, perfectly created to bring Him glory? Dannah Gresh, bestselling author and creator of the True Girl live events, shows that instilling body confidence in your daughter starts with you. Each chapter includes activities, conversation starters, and even fun recipes that will help you and your daughter engage in meaningful talks about God’s purpose for her body and how to develop a healthy, positive view of herself. Help your daughter develop body confidence and watch her grow and thrive.

Is your tween prepared for what’s ahead? It used to be that middle school was the time to talk to kids about topics like modesty and body image. Unfortunately, the at-risk demographic for distorted views on the body is now girls ages 8–10. Fortunately, Dannah Gresh has provided a resource for this need. True Girl is geared to helping tween girls understand their dignity in Christ. It features a creative self-help text format that includes sidebars, quizzes, games, exploded quotes, and graphics to help them absorb the message. Here’s what author Dannah Gresh has to say about the motivation behind the book: “My past fifteen years of studying at-risk teen and tween behavior has over and over again led me to good news: girls who are exposed to an age-appropriate, Bible-based understanding of beauty and fashion between the ages of 8-12 tend to be less likely to engage in early sexual activity or have body image issues. They are also more likely to have healthy friendships, excel academically, and become positive social contributors in their comu00admunities, all while expressing their beauty and value appropriately. "It’s not rocket science. It is social science paired with a whole lot of prayer and Bible study. We can change what tween girls see when they look in the mirror by changing what''s inside their hearts.” This is the heart behind True Girl:a desire to teach tween girls how valuable they are and how to honor their God-given dignity. Ultimately, it’s about grounding girls in their identity in Christ so the tumultuous teen years don’t uproot them. This book pairs with True Girl Mom-Daughter Devos, allowing moms a helpful resource for walking through this formative time with their tween girl.

Nothing helps a tween girl deal with life quite like a chat with her diary! This cute little volume, wraparound band included, complements other Secret Keeper Girl® resources from Dannah Gresh. Short reminders, Bible verses, and fun graphics sprinkled throughout help reinforce what you and your 8- to 12-year-old daughter have talked about during your dates and other mother-and-daughter times… drama with friends and mean girls what she thinks about boys her attitude toward her body and her appearance bad stuff in her world her friendship with Jesus My Secret Keeper Girl Diary will strengthen your daughter’s grasp of biblical modesty, true inner beauty, and meaningful friendships as she grows, learns, and begins to think about herself in a new way. Hello Kitty, move over!

When the alarm clock goes off, do you dread the day-hopelessly enslaved to a schedule that strangles the life out of your passions? Take heart, you''re not alone-not even close. Five little questions. That''s all it takes. "I have five questions to ask you," writes Dannah Gresh. "I truly believe that if you slow down and answer them thoroughly, you''ll have an action plan to live in the fulfilling and adventuresome life that God designed for you." In this book, Dannah shows you how she found freedom from an over-busy, under-productive life to one that influences thousands. Her practical, doable steps help you move from an exhausting life to an exhilarating one. Five Little Questions That Reveal the Life God Designed for You includes real-life stories about Condoleezza Rice, Mary Beth Chapman, Donna VanLiere, Amy Grant, and others. "For the woman who wants to reach her potential . . . I highly recommend this book." -Gary D. Chapman, Ph.D., Author, The Five Love Languages and The Five Languages of Apology "I started out reading Dannah''s book for an endorsement and ended up reading it for me. What a life-changing concept." -Shaunti Feldhahn, Author, For Women Only and For Young Women Only "Dannah Gresh is one of the most insightful authors writing today." -Anita Lustrea, Host, Midday Connection "Women today are running themselves ragged in the pursuit to find meaning and purpose in life . . . Dannah has penned a prescription for what ails women today!" -Vicki Courtney, Speaker and best-selling author, Your Girl and TeenVirtue "Sometimes it''s not a matter of having all the right answers but knowing what questions to ask. Dannah helps you identify the questions . . ." -Lisa Ryan, Speaker; cohost and reporter, InTouch Ministries and 700 Club; and author, For Such a Time as This

You Don''t Have to Enlist in the Mommy Wars Motherhood is filled with uncertainty and soul-breaking questions. And there is not one "right" answer despite what the mommy wars tell your heart. You need a coach, someone to come alongside you. Barbara Rainey, cofounder of FamilyLife, says, "Dannah helps you find your own soul-healing answers" to some of the toughest questions out there. Am I messing up my kids? How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith? Should I work or stay at home? Homeschool, public school, or private school? Is my child ready to make a decision to follow Christ? In her warm and personal writing style, Dannah Gresh offers biblically based wisdom and encouragement, walking with you as you think through 20 of the most difficult questions confronting moms. Discover how to replace your anxiety and frustration with calm assurance that when you pour out your soul to God, He will show you the right path for you and your children.

You have been lied to! Have you been deceived? Through a nationwide survey and in-depth discussion groups, Nancy and Dannah have listened carefully to the heart of your generation. And here are some things they’ve heard: -“I know God should be the only thing that satisfies, but if it could be Him and my friends, then I could be happy.” -“It seems like I have been struggling with depression forever. I always feel like I am not good enough.” - “I tell myself that I don’t really listen to the song lyrics, but once I hear a song a few times and start thinking about what they’re saying I realize that it''s too late. It''s already stuck in my head." -“For me, the whole wife and mom thing is overrated. It isn’t cool to want a husband and a family.” Maybe you can identify. Trying to listen to the right voices can be difficult. This book has been written by friends who will help you find the Truth. Maybe your heart is telling you that some things in your life are way off course. Certain habits and relationships have left you confused and lonely. This is not the way it’s supposed to be. In this book, Nancy and Dannah expose 25 of the lies most commonly believed by your generation. They share real-life accounts from some of the young women they interviewed, along with honest stories about how they’ve overcome lies they believed themselves. They get down in the trenches of the battle with you. Best of all, they’ll show you how to be set free by the Truth.

Danika McAllister has everything a 12-year-old girl could want including a seat at the popular girls'' table at lunch and a shot at winning the Miss Teeny Pop crown! But the pressure of her fake, popular personality is building. She ends up exploding and tossing her mom''s famous Purple Glurp dessert. It accidentally hits her lunch lady in the head and now she''s in big trouble. Not only is she headed to detention, but her dreams of the Teeny Pop crown are in trouble. She learns that she needs a new circle of friends so she can be the real Danika. When her true personality emerges, she discovers that she''s not a follower at all. . .and the adventures of the Secret Keeper Girl Club begin.

Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Secret Keeper Girl conferences, Dannah Gresh shares with moms the secret to helping today’s girls grow up confident, grace-filled, and strong in their faith. Studies show that the foundation for an emotionally healthy teen girl is built between the ages of 8-12 and that a good relationship with mom is one of the most important factors. So when the world wants girls to grow up too fast, how does a mother help her young daughter navigate the stormy waters of boy-craziness, modesty and body image, media, Internet safety, and more? With a warm, transparent style, Dannah Gresh shares six ways a mom can help protect and guide her daughter, including: help her celebrate her body in a healthy way unbrand her when the world tries to buy and sell her unplug her from a plugged-in world dream with her about her prince, and more This wonderful resource also provides moms a Connection IQ Inventory to test their mom- daughter relationship, creative and fun activities to do together, and Scriptures for the mom to pray for her daughter.

Your body is a masterpiece created by God. In this fun and down-to-earth handbook for girls age 8 to 12, you''ll find answers to questions about your changing body, including... what physical changes to expect and how to handle them tips on hair care, makeup, nutrition, exercise, and more how to use your body to fulfill your highest purpose—bringing glory God This fun-to-use book on all the "girl stuff" headed your way introduces you to the beauty of your body from a rich Bible-based perspective. You can look forward to what God has planned for you because it''s great to be a girl!

Is happily-ever-after a myth—or can you experience something even better? Couples don’t ride off into the sunset after their honeymoon. The truth is marriage is hard. Maybe you’re in a place where you’re feeling that. You might even feel like this is the end. Bob and Dannah Gresh have been there. But they decided to participate in God’s redemption story. Together they discovered something better than romance: a love that endures. Whether your relationship is suffering from pornography, addiction, an affair, or just years of unhappiness, Jesus Christ can help you redeem the broken places of your marriage. In Happily Even After, Dannah is a friend who walks beside you and helps you: stop pretending everything is okay strengthen yourself in the Lord fight for your husband instead of with him discover 7 essential beliefs every marriage needs to survive broken places participate in your husband’s redemption story Dannah demonstrates how to forgive, live with joy, and hold your head high while you participate in His redemption story for your husband. You may feel like your story is over, but no one writes better—or happier—endings than Jesus.

OVER 75,000 COPIES SOLD! You can’t change the world, but you can prepare her for it. Today’s girls face a number of challenges we never dealt with at their age. From skyrocketing anxiety rates to bullying on social media, the Enemy’s lies are everywhere. How do you help the girl you love walk in freedom? Equip her with Truth. Dannah Gresh, author of Secret Keeper Girl and Lies Young Women Believe (coauthored with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth) brings you Lies Girls Believe. This fun, easy-to-read book engages your daughter in the twenty most important truths she needs. She’ll help solve problems using fun sidebars and it’s packed with wisdom, quizzes, games, exploded quotes, and graphics to help her absorb the message. Prepare your daughter for the difficult challenges she’ll face in the world today with sections addressing: Lies about God Lies about Friendship Lies about the Future Lies about Myself Lies about Boys And more! Lies Girls Believe is designed to help your daughter fully understand the Truth so she can live the way God meant for her to live—free! For the best results, use the accompanying AMom’s Guide to Lies Girls Believe which invites you to critically examine the lies girls believe and discover how to set your daughter free. It also helps facilitate discussion between you and your daughter.

If you need satisfying answers to your questions about sex, Dannah Gresh has one (surprising) word for you. In What Are You Waiting For? Dannah follows the trail of one provocative, ancient word through the Bible to discover God’s deepest thoughts about sex. The mind-blowing truth she uncovers clearly points the way to a sexuality that’s satisfying and real and everything God designed it to be. (Not one to shy away from edgy topics), Dannah candidly shares… - straight talk about masturbation and pornography - the ground-breaking science that explains the addictive power of romantic experiences - honest answers about the lesbian question - a clear plan for breaking free from sexual guilt - the unexpected key to a lifetime of truly fulfilling intimacy If you’re a young woman looking for honest answers about sex—and wondering why it’s such a big deal to God—you’ve come to the right place. In these pages you’ll discover a life-changing truth that no one ever talks about—a truth that will transform everything you think you know about sex, romance, and God. So what are you waiting for? The answer is right inside.

Have you ever ditched a friend for a guy? Filled your journal with more thoughts about guys than God? Found yourself jealous because that other girl gets all the dates? Maybe it’s time to get lost—in God. Discover how to get so lost in God that a guy has to seek Him to find you. Dannah Gresh traces God’s language of love through Scripture to help you pursue your heart’s deepest desires and seek love the way God designed it to be. Because once you identify your true longings and let God answer them, you’ll know just how to respond when romantic love comes along. With a guided ten-day Love Feast Challenge, Get Lost will help you see for yourself how getting lost in God opens the door to lifelong fulfillment.

What Is Happening to Your Body? Dude, God made you just the way you are, even if things are changing. In this fun and down-to-earth handbook for guys ages 8 to 12, you''ll find answers to questions about your changing body, including... what physical changes to expect and how to handle them tips on staying healthy, feeding your body, and other things a guy needs to know how to use your body to fulfill your highest purpose as a man—bringing glory to God This contains everything a preteen guy needs to know about his changing body and feelings, and it''s all written from the Bible''s point of view. You can look forward to all God has planned for you because it''s great to be a guy!

Secret Keeper Devos journal is a great follow-up study to the Secret Keeper book. It invites teenage girls to interact with biblical texts on modesty and God''s view of true beauty. With blank pages for the reader''s responses, this 30-day devotional will challenge girls to view themselves as masterpieces created by God.